Job Description Do you hold a significant senior military background with experience in stakeholder management? Are you looking to advance your career within the aerospace industry? At the Home of British Helicopters, we have a unique opportunity for a Vice President Market Development, to foster key stakeholder relationships crucial to developing future capabilities and business positioning. Reporting directly to the Managing Director you will lead UK Government Campaigns/liaison activities, which is strategically important to maximise business opportunities with the UK MOD. You will be pivotal to maintaining Leonardo Helicopters’ credibility as a future partner of choice. This role lends itself to hybrid working, with regular travel around the UK and occasionally overseas. What you will do as a Vice President Market Development Own and lead the current Leonardo Helicopters UK (LHUK) /MoD Strategic Partnering Arrangement Be responsible for the Cross-UK Government & MoD Stakeholder Interface for LHUK Closely liaise with LHUK Government Affairs team Represent LHUK in Leonardo UK Business Development Council and associated activities Identify opportunities to secure Research & Innovation bids / grants Interface with Product Managers and Marketing to ensure understanding of any market trends/longer term customer requirements Provide advice and guidance to relevant campaigns across LHUK’s domestic and export markets, undertaking appropriate engagement with relevant stakeholders What You Will Need A level of seniority with extensive military background, including MoD exposure Experience in stakeholder management Experience of the rotary wing operating environment both at an operational and strategic level, encompassing crewed and uncrewed aircraft Strong communication skills at all levels Security Clearance You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels Life at Leonardo With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people. Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution) Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, Ethnicity) Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below For a full list of our Company benefits please our website here. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK. At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us. Primary Location GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid